5.0 out of 5 stars Parker red lacquer Sonnet ballpoint

N.W. · 24 June 2023

I can resist anything except temptation! A few years ago, a posh Parker ballpoint that I'd inherited from my Dad fell apart in my hand, and I've missed it ever since. Seeing this red lacquer Sonnet going for £61, I finally gave in to my craving to replace my favourite pen with one very similar to it.The Sonnet ballpoint is almost exactly the same size as a Parker jotter, so if you're happy writing with one of those, upgrading to its deluxe cousin won't cause you any discomfort. The main difference in the feel of the Sonnet compared to a jotter is the extra weight that comes from its using brass instead of plastic. Its French-manufactured metal construction gives it an agreeable feeling of substance—I'd be surprised if its twist mechanism didn't turn out to be durable.Of course, some people would say that spending more than a tenner for a pen is silly, and I can't imagine ever paying the kind of price asked by Mont Blanc, for example. But it seems to me that this Sonnet ballpoint is a very happy compromise between the claims of economy and beauty, not least because its compatibility with Parker's gel refills means that it can produce writing almost indistinguishable from a fountain pen's. Warmly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars best pen

A. · 12 February 2025

good quality gift

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks sophisticated

C. · 25 May 2024

I bought this ballpoint pen to match its larger brother, the fountain pen. They make a great set of pens to own and use. I have a modest Parker pen collection, mostly fountain pens but I was in the market for a ballpoint pen when I saw this. Originally it nearly £100 more when I first saw it but when I checked a few months later it had reduced to its current cost so I decided to buy it. Very pleased with the pen, writes beautifully as you'd expect from a Parker Pen!

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality little pen!

C.J.S. · 7 April 2025

I bought this to replace a rather loved pen and it has been a good choice. The colour is lovely and it’s a good quality item that writes beautifully. The only caveat is that it is on the small side so probably more suited to ladies but I’m happy with my purchase.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's one of those pens that make you want to write more

H. · 4 January 2022

I have anticipated that Sonnet Ciselé is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, but the reality turned out even better. It's pleasantly balanced, very precise and so good looking. Yes, it's expensive, but it drastically differs from any other more affordable Parker I've tried. For me, it was worth the money.I was in doubt about ordering fine nib, but it turned out to be ideal for my tendency for tiny handwriting: very smooth yet enabling better readability for small letters.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good pen...

C.C. · 4 April 2024

I love this pen it's awesome with a feeling of quality

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good to write with and clean - no leakage.

A.C. · 20 November 2022

Enjoying writing with this pen. Smooth,easy to hold. Smart to look at. Good value for money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it so much I bought two more

P.D. · 8 July 2020

I like penning first drafts on paper and Parker ballpoints can be refilled with Parker royal blue gel ink, which is almost like writing with a fountain pen, and doesn't dry up like a rollerball. The black Sonnet is an elegant substitute for my messy Duofold fountain pen. I like the Sonnet so much I bought two more, a blue one to match my blue Filofax, and a red one ro match my red Paperblanks notebook, because I like to think elegant tools beget elegant writing.

A sharp looking pen that commands attention

T. · 11 March 2021

An attractive and sharp looking pen. The twisting mechanism is one of the smoothest amongst other brands. A well balanced pen that allows you to write long without much fatigue.

A Very Good Pen

D.C. · 26 February 2020

I bought this to gift it to my daughter and when I saw the Pen and Signed my name it was a Keeper. I had to get her another gift and this pen after Use goes back into the Box in which it came. Very well made Writing Instrument.

Sieht top aus, schreibt leider nicht gut.

S.B. · 8 January 2022

Der Kugelschreiber ist ein echtes Schmuckstück und liegt auch sehr gut in der Hand. Das Gewicht ist genau richtig. Leider schreibt er nicht gut; mein Schriftbild ist damit schlechter als mit erheblich preiswerteren Schreibgeräten. Das ist allerdings ein sehr subjektiver Eindruck; es mag anderen Menschen ganz anders damit ergehen. Es geht einfach nichts über Ausprobieren.

A beautiful pen

J.C. · 25 July 2025

I had been considering the Parker Sonnet Cisele Ballpoint Pen for a long time and finally decided to buy it recently. I can now say it has met my expectations. It is solidly built, absolutely gorgeous to look at, and writes surprisingly well with the included Parker Quink refill. I had seen older versions with chrome trim, but now that I have this one with gold trim I am quite pleased with it.My only suggestion for Parker is to someday come out with a slightly larger pen with the Cisele design, as the Sonnet is just barely big enough for me. Otherwise highly recommended.

Regalo para dia del padre

L.L. · 17 June 2024

Compre esta pluma para regalar a mi padre, estuvo encantado, siempre le gustaron las plumas parker y este modelo era su favorito. Lo unico malo es que vino con un rayon minimo en el cuerpo del boligrafo pero es dificil de notarlo.